,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #ebc #aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #aghe ,report ,no4 #aac-fib ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,april #bf1 #bjac ,mr4 ,reichert 7for himself and ,mr4 ,smith of ,washington7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources ,december #bb1 #bjad ,additional sponsors3 ,mr4 ,mc,dermott and ,ms4 ,del,bene ,december #bb1 #bjad ,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,april #bf1 #bjac ,a ,,bill ,to establish the ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,national ,heritage ,area in the ,state of ,washington1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,national ,heritage ,area ,act4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,heritage area ,the term ,heritage ,area means the ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,national ,heritage ,area established in this ,act4 7#b7 ,local coordinating entity ,the term local coordinating entity means the entity selected by the ,secretary under section #c7;d74 7#c7 ,map ,the term map means the map titled ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,national ,heritage ,area ,proposed ,boundary1 numbered #ehd_/abe1dhd and dated ,january #ca1 #bjaa4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#e7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,washington4 #c4 ,designation of the mountains to sound greenway national heritage area 7a7 ,establishment ,there is hereby established the ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,national ,heritage ,area in the ,state1 to consist of land in ,king and ,kittitas counties in the ,state1 as generally depicted on the map1 unless the county commission of ,king or ,kittitas county elects at any time to be excluded from the ,heritage ,area1 in which case that county shall not be part of the ,heritage ,area4 7b7 ,map ,the map shall be on file and available to the public in the appropriate offices of the ,national ,park ,service1 ,united ,states ,forest ,service1 and the local coordinating entity4 7c7 ,local coordinating entity ,the ,secretary shall select a local coordinating entity for the ,heritage ,area4 #d4 ,management plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and subject to subsection 7b77#d71 the local coordinating entity shall submit to the ,secretary for approval a proposed management plan for the ,heritage ,area4 7b7 ,requirements ,the management plan shall-- 7#a7 incorporate an integrated and cooperative approach for the protection1 enhancement1 management1 and interpretation of the natural1 cultural1 historic1 scenic1 and recreational resources of the ,heritage ,area2 7#b7 take into consideration ,state government plans2 7#c7 include-- 7,a7 an inventory of the resources of the ,heritage ,area2 7,b7 an inventory of any other property in the ,heritage ,area that is related to the themes of the ,heritage ,area1 and should be preserved1 restored1 managed or maintained because of the significance of the property2 7,c7 comprehensive policies1 strategies and recommendations for conservation1 funding1 management1 and development of the ,heritage ,area2 7,d7 a description of actions that governments1 private organizations1 and individuals have agreed to take to protect the natural1 historical and cultural resources of the ,heritage ,area2 7,e7 a program of implementation for the management plan by the local coordinating entity that includes a description of-- 7i7 actions to facilitate ongoing collaboration among partners to promote plans for resource protection1 restoration1 and construction2 and 7ii7 specific commitments for implementation that have been made by the local coordinating entity or any government1 organization or individual for the first five years of operation2 7,f7 analysis and recommendations for means by which ,federal1 ,state1 and local programs1 including the role of the ,national ,park ,service in the ,heritage ,area1 may best be coordinated to carry out this ,act2 7,g7 an interpretative plan for the ,heritage ,area2 and 7#d7 be submitted to the county commissions of ,king and ,kittitas counties in the ,state for approval by the commissions before the management plan is submitted to the ,secretary1 unless the county has elected not to be part of the ,heritage ,area4 7c7 ,approval or disapproval of management plan 7#a7 ,review ,not later than #ahj days after receiving the management plan for the ,heritage ,area1 the ,secretary shall review and1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture and ,state1 approve or disapprove the management plan on the basis of the criteria established under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,criteria for approval ,in determining whether to approve a management plan for a ,heritage ,area1 the ,secretary shall consider whether-- 7,a7 the local coordinating entity represents the diverse interests of the ,heritage ,area1 including governments1 natural and historic resource protection organizations1 educational institutions1 businesses1 recreational organizations1 and private property owners2 7,b7 the local coordinating entity has afforded adequate opportunity1 including public hearings1 for the public and ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 and local governmental involvement in the preparation of the management plan2 and 7,c7 the resource protection and interpretation strategies contained in the management plan1 if implemented1 would adequately protect the natural1 historical1 and cultural resources of the ,heritage ,area4 7d7 ,disapproval 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary disapproves the management plan1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 advise the local coordinating entity in writing of the reasons for the disapproval2 and 7,b7 make recommendations to the local coordinating entity for revisions to the management plan4 7#b7 ,deadline ,not later than #ahj days after receiving a revised management plan1 the ,secretary shall approve or disapprove the revised management plan4 7e7 ,amendments 7#a7 ,in general ,an amendment to the management plan that substantially changes the management plan shall be reviewed by the ,secretary and approved or disapproved in the same manner as the original management plan4 7#b7 ,county review and approval ,no amendment may be submitted to the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 until and unless the amendment is first reviewed and approved by the county commissions for ,king and ,kittitas counties in the ,state 7unless that county has elected not to be part of the ,heritage ,area74 7#c7 ,implementation ,the local coordinating entity shall not implement an amendment to the management plan until the ,secretary approves the amendment4 7f7 ,authorities ,the ,secretary may provide technical assistance to the ,state1 political subdivisions of the ,state1 nonprofit organizations1 and other interested parties4 #e4 ,evaluation2 reporting 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #aj years after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 shall-- 7#a7 conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of the ,heritage ,area2 and 7#b7 prepare and submit a report pursuant to subsection 7c74 7b7 ,evaluation ,an evaluation conducted under this subsection shall-- 7#a7 assess the progress of the local coordinating entity with respect to-- 7,a7 accomplishing the purposes of the authorizing legislation for the ,heritage ,area2 and 7,b7 achieving the goals and objectives of the approved management plan for the ,heritage ,area2 7#b7 analyze the ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 local1 and private investments in the ,heritage ,area to determine the impact of the investments2 and 7#c7 review the management structure1 partnership relationships1 and funding of the ,heritage ,area for purposes of identifying the critical components for sustainability of the ,heritage ,area4 7c7 ,report ,based on the evaluation conducted under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 ,the report shall include recommendations for the future role of the ,national ,park ,service with respect to the ,heritage ,area4 #f4 ,local coordinating entity 7a7 ,duties ,to further the purposes of the ,heritage ,area1 the local coordinating entity shall-- 7#a7 prepare and submit a management plan for the ,heritage ,area to the ,secretary in accordance with section #d2 7#b7 submit a report to the ,secretary every five years after the ,secretary has approved the management plan1 specifying-- 7,a7 the expenses and income of the local coordinating entity2 and 7,b7 significant grants or contracts made by the local coordinating entity to any other entities during the five-year period4 7b7 ,authorities ,to further the purposes of the ,heritage ,area1 the local coordinating entity may-- 7#a7 make grants to the ,state1 or a political subdivision of the ,state1 nonprofit organizations1 and other parties within the ,national ,heritage ,area2 7#b7 enter into cooperative agreements with or provide technical assistance to political jurisdictions1 nonprofit organizations1 ,federal agencies1 and other interested parties2 7#c7 hire and compensate staff1 which shall include individuals with expertise in natural1 cultural1 and historical resources protection1 heritage programming1 and economic and community development2 7#d7 obtain funds or services that are provided under any ,federal law or program not specifically applicable to national heritage areas2 7#e7 contract for goods or services2 7#f7 support activities that further the ,heritage ,area and are consistent with the approved management plan2 7#g7 assist units of local government1 regional planning organizations1 and nonprofit organizations in carrying out the approved management plan by-- 7,a7 carrying out programs and projects that recognize1 protect1 and enhance important resource values in the ,heritage ,area2 7,b7 establishing and maintaining interpretative exhibits and programs in the ,heritage ,area2 7,c7 developing recreational and educational opportunities in the ,heritage ,area2 7,d7 increasing public awareness of1 and appreciation for1 natural1 historical1 scenic1 and cultural resources of the ,heritage ,area2 7,e7 protecting and restoring historic sites and buildings in the ,heritage ,area that are consistent with the ,heritage ,area themes2 7,f7 ensuring that clear1 consistent1 and appropriate signs identifying points of public access and sites of interest are posted throughout the ,heritage ,area2 and 7,g7 promoting a wide range of partnerships among governments1 organizations1 and individuals to further the ,heritage ,area2 7#h7 consider the interests of diverse units of government1 businesses1 organizations1 and individuals in the ,heritage ,area in the preparation and implementation of the management plan2 7#i7 conduct meetings open to the public at least semiannually regarding the development and implementation of the management plan2 7#aj7 for any year that ,federal funds have been received by the local coordinating entity-- 7,a7 submit to the ,secretary an annual report that describes the activities1 expenses1 and income of the local coordinating entity 7including grants to any other entities during the year that the report is made72 7,b7 make available to the ,secretary for audit all records relating to the expenditure of the funds and any matching funds2 and 7,c7 require1 with respect to all agreements authorizing expenditure of ,federal funds by other organizations1 that the organizations receiving the funds make available to the ,secretary for audit all records concerning the expenditure of the funds2 and 7#aa7 encourage by appropriate means economic vitality that is consistent with the ,heritage ,area4 7c7 ,prohibition on acquisition of real property ,the local coordinating entity may not acquire real property or interests in real property with ,federal funds or through condemnation4 #g4 ,relationship to other ,federal agencies 7a7 ,in general ,nothing in this ,act affects the authority of a ,federal agency to provide technical or financial assistance under any other law4 7b7 ,consultation and coordination ,any ,federal agency planning to conduct activities that may have an impact on the ,heritage ,area is encouraged to consult and coordinate the activities with the ,secretary and the local coordinating entity to the maximum extent practicable4 7c7 ,other ,federal agencies ,nothing in this ,act-- 7#a7 modifies1 alters1 or amends any law or regulation authorizing a ,federal agency to manage ,federal land under the jurisdiction of the ,federal agency2 7#b7 limits the discretion of a ,federal land manager to implement an approved land use plan within the boundaries of the ,heritage ,area2 or 7#c7 modifies1 alters1 or amends any authorized use of ,federal land under the jurisdiction of a ,federal agency4 #h4 ,private property and regulatory protections ,nothing in this ,act-- 7#a7 abridges the rights of any property owner 7whether public or private71 including the right to refrain from participating in any plan1 project1 program1 or activity conducted within the ,heritage ,area2 7#b7 requires any property owner to permit public access 7including access by ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 or local agencies7 to the property of the property owner1 or to modify public access or use of property of the property owner under any other ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 or local law2 7#c7 alters any duly adopted land use regulation1 approved land use plan1 or other regulatory authority 7such as the authority to make safety improvements or increase the capacity of existing roads or to construct new roads or associated developments7 of any ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 local unit of government or local agency1 or conveys any land use or other regulatory authority to any local coordinating entity1 including but not necessarily limited to development and management of energy1 water or water-related infrastructure2 7#d7 alters1 modifies1 diminishes1 or extinguishes the treaty rights of any ,indian tribe within the ,heritage ,area2 7#e7 authorizes or implies the reservation or appropriation of water or water rights2 7#f7 diminishes the authority of the ,state to manage fish and wildlife1 including the regulation of fishing and hunting within the ,heritage ,area2 7#g7 creates any liability1 or affects any liability under any other law1 of any private property owner2 7#h7 affects current or future grazing permits1 leases or allotments on ,federal lands2 or 7#i7 affects the construction1 operation1 maintenance1 improvement or expansion of current or future water projects1 including water storage1 hydroelectric facilities1 or delivery systems4 #i4 ,clarification ,nothing in this ,act authorizes the ,secretary-- 7#a7 to allocate or distribute ,federal funds to the local coordinating entity2 or 7#b7 to expend ,federal funds for any purpose under this ,act except for those purposes specifically enumerated to the ,secretary under section #c1 subsections 7c71 7d71 7e7 and 7f7 of section #d1 and section #e4 #aj4 ,termination of authority ,the authority of the ,secretary to provide assistance under this ,act terminates on the date that is #ae years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,december #bb1 #bjad ,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed